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Menopause Weight Loss

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The One Ridiculously Simple Thing You Need For Sustainable Weight Loss

Through developing The Galveston Diet and coaching thousands to success through the program, I have learned a simple but powerful truth: Relying on motivation for sustainable weight loss is a recipe for failure. Don’t get me wrong, motivation is great to get started, but it is not enough to…
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Tips to Avoid The Battle of the Bulge this Summer

Let’s face it- we are in the thick of summer and with the 4th of July is here! I find it even more imperative to discuss tips for promoting health in social situations when it is especially difficult to do so. With BBQs, days spent on the water, beach…
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Why Am I Gaining Weight In Menopause?

For decades the same advice has been given to women in mid-life who are struggling with unwanted body changes during perimenopause and menopause: Eat less, exercise more. As a board certified OBGYN, it is the advice I had given to thousands of patients who complained of midlife weight gain….
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How To Lose the Menopausal “Middle”

If menopausal weight gain is plaguing you – don’t fret. You are definitely not alone, as most women experience seemingly unexplainable weight gain – especially in the abdominal area during this time of transition. Fortunately, there are some great evidence based strategies that can not only help you lose…
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6 Menopause Busting Foods

It is no secret that during menopause our hormones are drastically changing; in addition, one’s metabolism significantly slows down at this stage of life. This can be a recipe for disaster- especially for abdominal weight gain. So, what can we do to combat these changes during menopause? Strategically altering…
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5 Strategies to Help Keep Weight Off During Menopause

A healthy diet consists of primarily consuming healthy fats, nutrient-dense vegetables, and high-quality proteins. Although this is a great start to losing and maintaining a healthy weight, your hormones are still drastically changing during menopause, and as a result, leading to weight gain in places we have never experienced…
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The Power of Protein During Menopause

One of the main reasons changing one’s dietary habits is difficult for most women, especially when approaching or experiencing menopause, is that there is a missing “link” in understanding the importance in healthy eating. Protein, known as “the building block of life,” which are utilized in every single cell…
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Top Tips To Fight Midlife Weight Gain

Midlife can be tough. Our bodies don’t bounce back like they used to. Managing our weight seems to require a lot more work than ever before. We are gaining fat in places where it never existed before (spare tire, anyone?). Sound familiar? As a physician in midlife, I was…
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Dr. Haver’s Secret To Limiting Holiday Weight Gain

YES!  It is absolutely possible to maintain your weight during the holiday season!  Despite multiple holiday parties and good cheer, with a few simple tips and tricks you can put an end to those extra holiday pounds.   What’s my secret weapon?  FASTING. I know what you are thinking……….
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